Canada Citizen Arrested at India-Nepal Border
The arrest of the Canadian citizen has sparked an investigation into his connections with separatist groups, and the Indian government will be closely monitoring the situation to prevent any potential security threats, while the Pacific Four series concludes with exciting matches ahead.
A Canadian national, Harprit Singh, was arrested by the Sashashtra Seema Bal (SSB) at the India-Nepal border for attempting to enter India without a valid visa, sparking an investigation into his background and possible connections with separatist groups.
According to reports, Harprit Singh, a native of Kapurthala in Punjab, was detained at the Maitri bridge near the integrated customs check post in Raxaul and handed over to immigration authorities. He claimed to have been working in Canada for 11 years before returning to India in 2023, but did not have a valid Indian visa, raising suspicions among security agencies.
The Indian government has heightened surveillance along the India-Nepal border following Operation Sindoor, and several foreigners have been arrested at the Raxaul immigration office in recent weeks. The arrest of Harprit Singh has also raised concerns about possible connections with Khalistani separatist Kashmiri Singh Galwaddi, who was arrested in Nepal last week.
In a separate development, the Canadian women's rugby team tied 27-27 with New Zealand in a thrilling second round of the Pacific Four series in Christchurch. The series will conclude with Australia facing Canada on May 23 and New Zealand taking on USA the following day.
The investigation into Harprit Singh's background and connections is ongoing, and the Indian government will be closely monitoring the situation to prevent any potential security threats. The arrest highlights the need for strict border control and surveillance to prevent illegal activities and ensure national security.